After School Program Teacher; K-5th

Responsibilities

• Gain on the ground experience working directly with students at one of our schools in the San Francisco Unified School District
• Receive training on a variety of topics including teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management
• Help build cultural and educational bridges with students and their families
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment with a team of amazing educators
• Plan and lead daily academic and enrichment activities for about twenty students
• Utilize standards‑based curriculum to write lesson plans infusing students' literacy development
• Lead an enrichment class (e.g., art, drumming, gardening) each semester
• Develop and integrate college "culture‑building" activities into the classroom
• Coordinate and support volunteers in the classroom
• Develop a nurturing, safe, respectful, multicultural learning environment
• Support students to reach specific literacy benchmarks
• Facilitate vocabulary building and reading comprehension activities that build upon the “school day” learning objectives
• Design, develop and implement theme & project‑based learning projects that support student academic and personal achievement
• Assist in community outreach, parent communication, and volunteer supervision
• Coordinate ongoing communication and feedback systems with families, teachers and volunteers
• Assist in the daily operations of the EDP including supervising youth, administrative tasks and staff development
• Maintain accurate youth files and records—attendance, student behavior, and other evaluation forms to track student progress
• Participate in staff development, team, and supervision meetings
• Provide overall support of the program, including support for field trips, special events and parent workshops
• Plan and coordinate field trips, parent events, and other school‑wide events
• Serve as part of the larger Mission Graduates team
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Non‑exempt, 0.75 FTE (30 hrs/week—12:15 pm‑6:15 pm)

Benefits Package: includes fully paid Medical, Dental and Vision for the employee; access to pre‑tax commuter benefits, as well as access to a 403(b) account at time of hire. We also offer a 3% employer contribution for eligible staff (eligibility to be explained at time of hire). Additionally, we offer 14 paid holidays per year, 8 personal hours per year, and accrue vacation and sick time.

• Candidates must meet at least one of the following educational requirements:
• An Associate’s (AA) degree or higher
• Official transcripts reflecting completion of 48 college units and a high school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the CBEST and a high school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the IA Exam / CODESP and a high school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of qualification will be required at the time of hire
• TB test clearance required prior to hire

• Strong interest in education and teaching
• Understanding of youth development principles
• Passion for working with students and youth, including openness to alternative, non‑institutional teaching methods
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse communities and demonstrate cultural competency
• Experience working in communities of color and/or with low‑income populations
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and initiative